Jon Bernthal

ACTOR / ACTRESS

Biography

Jon Bernthal is an American actor best known for his intense, grounded performances in television and film. He gained international recognition as Shane Walsh in AMC’s The Walking Dead before becoming widely associated with the role of Frank Castle/The Punisher in the Marvel television universe. Bernthal has built a reputation for portraying morally complex characters, appearing in acclaimed projects such as The Wolf of Wall Street, Ford v Ferrari, The Bear, and American Gigolo. His combination of dramatic acting ability, physical intensity, and emotional depth has made him one of Hollywood’s most respected character actors.

Filmography

  • Mary/Mary
  • World Trade Center
  • The Pacific
  • The Walking Dead
  • The Wolf of Wall Street
  • Fury
  • Sicario
  • Daredevil
  • The Punisher
  • Ford v Ferrari
  • The Bear
  • We Own This City
  • American Gigolo
  • Daredevil: Born Again

Movies (All)

  • Mary/Mary (2002)
  • World Trade Center (2006)
  • Day Zero (2007)
  • Bar Starz (2008)
  • Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009)
  • The Ghost Writer (2010)
  • The Air I Breathe (2010)
  • Date Night (2010)
  • Rampart (2011)
  • The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)
  • Grudge Match (2013)
  • Fury (2014)
  • Me and Earl and the Dying Girl (2015)
  • Sicario (2015)
  • The Accountant (2016)
  • Baby Driver (2017)
  • Wind River (2017)
  • Shot Caller (2017)
  • Sweet Virginia (2017)
  • Widows (2018)
  • Ford v Ferrari (2019)
  • Those Who Wish Me Dead (2021)
  • King Richard (2021)
  • Small Engine Repair (2021)
  • American Primeval (2025)

TV Shows (All)

  • Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2002)
  • Without a Trace (2004)
  • The Class (2006–2007)
  • Eastwick (2009)
  • The Pacific (2010)
  • The Walking Dead (2010–2012)
  • Harry’s Law (2011)
  • Mob City (2013)
  • Daredevil (2015–2018)
  • The Punisher (2017–2019)
  • Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (2017)
  • The Mandalorian (2020)
  • We Own This City (2022)
  • The Bear (2022–present)
  • American Gigolo (2022)
  • Daredevil: Born Again (2025)

Stage / Theater Work

  • Moscow Art Theatre performances
  • Various off-Broadway productions early in his career

All Characters Played

  • Shane Walsh — The Walking Dead
  • Frank Castle / The Punisher — Marvel Universe
  • Lee Iacocca — Ford v Ferrari
  • Michael Berzatto — The Bear
  • Brad Bodnick — The Wolf of Wall Street
  • Grady Travis — Fury
  • Sam Rossi — Baby Driver
  • Danvers — Wind River
  • Wayne Jenkins — We Own This City
  • Julian Kaye — American Gigolo

Known For

Shane Walsh The Walking Dead
Frank Castle Marvel's Daredevil
Frank Castle The Punisher
Grady ‘Coon-Ass’ Fury
Sgt. Braxton The Messenger
Michael Berzatto - The Bear

Awards & Recognition

  • 01 Independent Spirit Awards – Robert Altman Award (The Bear, 2024, shared cast award)

All Award Nominations

  • 01 Primetime Emmy Award nomination – The Bear
  • 02 Screen Actors Guild Award nominations – The Bear
  • 03 Critics Choice Television Award nominations – The Bear

Emmy Nominations

  • 01 Primetime Emmy Award nomination – Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for The Bear (2023)

SAG Award Nominations

  • 01 Screen Actors Guild Award nomination – Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series (The Bear)